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Beekeepers Available to Remove Honeybees From Structures
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 Swarms of bees sometimes select a hollow cavity inside
the wall of a home or other man-made structure. This can be a safety concern because
the bees will sting to defend their brood (offspring) and the food. Avoid walking in front of the entrance
because you will block the flight path of bees as they come and go while
collecting food. You should not
attempt to remove the bees yourself. Bee removal will require a beekeeper to
handle the bees and a carpenter to dismantle and reassemble the wall, and/or
a pest control person to kill the bees if no other alternative is
possible. If the bees are killed, the
honeycomb still needs to be removed. Honeycomb consists of beeswax and honey.
Beeswax is flammable and posses a fire hazard if left inside a wall or other
part of the structure. The honey can attract other insects and ooze from the
wall in warm weather causing a real mess. Please see publication #1508
available from UT Extension. A list of beekeepers willing to remove honey
bees from structures is arranged according to their home county.
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